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NARSSCUBE-1 (44792)
COSPAR: 1998-067QX | Alt Name: NARSScube-1
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 20, 1998
Launch Site
Launch Pad
Y2
Launch Vehicle
H-IIB
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
44792
International Designator
1998-067QX
Decay Date
12/20/2021
Basic Satellite Info
Name
NARSSCUBE-1
Alternative Name
NARSScube-1
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
EGYSA
Country
Egypt
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
NARSSCUBE-1 is a CubeSat (1U) satellite manufactured by EGYSA and owned by the same entity. It was launched on November 20, 1998, from TYMSC Launch Site using the H-IIB launch vehicle from Pad Y2. The satellite has dimensions of 0.1 meters in length, diameter, and span, with a dry mass of 1 kilogram and a launch mass of 1 kilogram as well. It is powered by solar cells and batteries and is equipped with a camera for technology demonstration purposes. NARSSCUBE-1 was intended to operate for approximately one year and has the alternative name of NARSScube-1.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.1
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.1
Dry Mass
1
Launch Mass
1
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
NARSScube-1
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
EGYSA
Life Expectancy
1 year
Bus
Cubesat 1U
Configuration
CubeSat (1U)
Motor
None
Equipment
Camera
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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